First time organizing the race 'Women run in response for a smoke-free environment'

On October 19, at Thong Nhat Park (Hanoi), Vietnam Women's Newspaper coordinated with the Tobacco Harm Prevention Fund, Ministry of Health, to organize the race "Women Run in Response to a Smoke-Free Environment".

The race is part of a series of events celebrating the 95th anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union (1930 - 2025) and Vietnamese Women's Day October 20. This is one of three outstanding activities between the Vietnam Women's Newspaper and the Tobacco Harm Prevention Fund ( Ministry of Health ) implemented in 2025 to join hands in preventing the harmful effects of tobacco.

The event "Women Run for a Smoke-Free Environment" aims to encourage the building of a healthy lifestyle, a smoke-free living and working environment, protecting the health of families and communities, especially women and children.

Athletes enthusiastically responded to the race.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union, awarded first prizes to the athletes who finished first at the race.

The “Women for a smoke-free environment” race has brought an exciting playground, where each step carries the message of “For the health of women, children, and for a smoke-free community”. With a distance of 1 lap around Bay Mau Lake (equivalent to about 2.5 km), the race is not only a physical challenge, but also an opportunity for athletes to receive many attractive prizes.

The race attracted more than 1,000 athletes to participate. Coming to the race, athletes had the opportunity to practice physical strength, athletes and stride with famous people: Miss Photo Vu Huong Giang, Miss Phan Hoang Thu, Miss Crescent Moon Beauty Be Thi Bang, actress Thanh Huong, actress Minh Cuc, actress Quach Thu Phuong, actress Yen My, singer Viet Son, singer Mai Dieu Ly, singer - MC Bui Phuc Anh, director Huy Lio and many other artists...

Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Minh Huong awarded second prize to the athletes.

Units receiving certification to participate in the race.

After the tense moments, the Organizing Committee determined 2 first prizes (each prize is a Casper air conditioner worth nearly 8 million VND); 2 second prizes (each prize is a Casper TV, worth nearly 5.7 million VND) and 2 third prizes (each prize is a watch worth 5 million VND). Accordingly, surpassing thousands of participants, athletes Nguyen Thi Trang and Nguyen Duc Thanh won first prize; athletes Nguyen Thi Huong and Dang Duc Truong won second prize and athletes Truong Thi Hoa and Dang Ninh Huynh won third prize.

Some pictures at the program:

Within the framework of the program, the Organizing Committee awarded scholarships to orphaned children and children in difficult circumstances to share, encourage and support them in their efforts to improve their lives.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyen, member of the Party Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union (left); Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, former member of the Party Central Committee, former President of the Vietnam Women's Union, President of the Vietnam Association for Protection of Children's Rights (right) and Ms. Le Kim Anh, President of the Hanoi Women's Union attended the opening ceremony of the race.

Delegates cheered enthusiastically for the athletes participating in the race.

Despite physical disabilities, it does not prevent the athletes from loving sports , they enthusiastically join in the running atmosphere.

Bright smiles and radiant faces were evident on every athlete's face.

Athletes enjoy the run.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/lan-dau-tien-to-chuc-giai-chay-phu-nu-chay-huong-ung-vi-moi-truong-khong-khoi-thuoc-20251019101308173.htm